About Two Times the Fun!

What we're all about
The Two Times the Fun is a meetup group that provides a fun, nurturing, social & educational environment for our children, and a friendly, comfortable & supportive group for us Moms! For the purpose of maintaining the personal nature of our group, I have made the group private. This means that all Moms requesting to be a member must complete a profile and submit it for approval into the group. This was important to me, as well as other members, because of the personal nature of the information shared both in our profiles, and in the message boards. I have a strong opinion on this matter and will continue to have each potential member carefully reviewed prior to approval. If questions remain after review, a friendly message will be sent to the potential member requesting that they provide additional information, and if they do not comply, approval into the group will not be granted. This is strictly for the safety and security of the Moms and little ones of our group!

Who we are
Two Times the Fun twins is comprised of a group of Moms and twins that are looking to enjoy this particular time of our lives and that of our children! We are varied ages, come from varied backgrounds, and are at varying stages in life. We are simply a diverse group of loving Mothers hoping to make a difference in the lives of our children, and that of other loving Mothers. I believe this is the point I can say, "Enough said!"!

What we hope to achieve
We are strictly and simply in it for the benefit of the children we love, and for the sake of forming friendships and close relationships with other Mothers.

What we do
We will minimally have bi-weekly playgroups, frequent twins activities, monthly Mom-Only meetups, periodic family activities, and couples events. We strongly support families, and the importance of family in the roles of our little ones lives, and want to nurture both their relationships with Mommies, and with family as a whole.

What is expected of our Members
* Members are expected to be the loving, supportive, fun, nurturing Moms that we are! In addition to that, members are expected to participate in the group and its activities. After all, if you didn't want to participate in a MEETUP group, why did you join - right?!? = ) Members are asked to attend a meetup monthly. If you have a circumstance that does not enable you to do so (ie. birth of a child, sickness in your family, travel, etc.), please just notify me. We're all Mothers and we all understand that things come up in life, and oftentimes without notice! Please just let me know.

* Members are also expected to respond to events. If you can't come, just say so. Remember, we are all looking to make friends & other social contacts here, so please treat these meetups as you would if you were meeting your Mother, sister, cousin, or other friend for a get together - most of us would call if we could not show up, not just NOT show up! Because sometimes the host put together food menu for those who are attending the event. If you have some emergency came up we totally understand it as it is hard to take our twins on those events.

Membership fee
For the sake of having a group budget for fun activities (such as the monthly birthday celebrations, periodic family picnics/get-togethers, etc.) a group budget is essential to the ease of certain activities, as well as the cost associated with maintaining the group through 'Meetup' (which most people don't realize). Therefore, I've incorporated an annual membership fee. I'm not sure how other groups work, but I can tell you that aside from the Meetup costs, all other funds collected will be used strictly for the benefit of our children, (and at times, our Moms!)! New members will be granted a 3-event trial period to experience the group. If after that point they aren't interested in retaining membership, they are welcomed to drop out. My hope, naturally, is that all members have enjoyed themselves so much that they want to stay active members of the group! The fee will be $10 per year - which is less than $1 per month and less than other groups in the area. I ususally collect the $10 dollars fees toward end of the year which annual on July 5th and will have a special dinner occasion along with it. And I'm certain that if by this posting we haven't already, we will show you that we're worth it!

OK, now for the necessary stuff!
* Please remember that this is a MOMMY group, not a sell-me-something site! If you think you can join this group, not participate in a darn thing, try to sell me something, and stay on board, guess again! Moms are the marketing target for everything these days - Enough already! This is intended to be a fun place for us, and one that we deserve to have solicitation free! That being said, I do understand, appreciate, and support the home (or other) businesses of our active members and their significant others. There is a section in our message board (our 'Service Directory') for those folks to advertise. All I ask is that you attend one meetup before listing information. I think that's a fair request. Any other listed messages will promptly be deleted.

* As for the message board content, even though we've got a great group of Moms that behave in an absolutely appropriate manner and have had no concerns in this area. Please keep postings appropriate. That's good on that subject!